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For the legal
description including additive SIWAREX FTA parameters and commands can be
found on the configuration package or in the
All of the information required to construct and operation the SIWAREX FTA
is found in this manual.
1.2 Fundamental Knowledge Requirements
To understand this manual, a general knowledge of SIMATIC automation
technology is required. Weighing technology is also beneficial.
1.3 Scope of this Manual
This manual refers to the SIWAREX FTA module:
SIWAREX FTA SIWAREX
Flexible
Technology
Automatic
Weighing
Table 1-1 Validity of This Manual
*The name corresponds with the naming conventions of the OIML - Organisation Internationale
de Metrologie Legale and means “Automatic Weighing Instrument”.
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Preface
1-2
Chapter
Description of Content
1 Preface
Notes on using this manual
2 Scope of Delivery
Description of the SIWAREX FTA scope
of delivery
3 Product Overview
Overview of
of SIWAREX FTA
4 Hardware Planning and
Description
- of operating preparation.
5 Weighing Functions
6 Commands
Description of commands that can be executed
by SIWAREX FTA
7 Messages and
Diagnostics
Description of error messages with notes on
problem solutions
8 Programming in
Description of data exchange with the
software.
9 Project planning in
SIMATIC PCS 7
Description for the PCS 7 project planning
package
10 Commissioning using a
Description
- Software functions
11 Firmware-Update with
Description
- Software functions
12 Calibrating Applications
Description of conditions for calibration
13 Accessories
Ordering information for optional components
14 Technical Data
Technical Data
15 Index
16 Abbreviations
The layout of this manual is based on activities that must be performed in the
scope of project planning, commissioning, operation and service / maintenance.
-Structure
- Functionality
- System integration
Assembly
SIMATIC STEP 7
PC – SIWATOOL FTA
SIWATOOL FTA
- of individual hardware components
- of structure and installation
- of connections
SIMATIC CPU. This chapter is only meant for
users who wish to write their own application
- Software installation
- Software installation
such as:
- Digital remote display
- Micro Memory Card
- Exi-Interface
Table 1-2 Chapter Overview
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1.4 Further Support
Do you have more questions about using the SIWAREX FTA? Then please contact
your Siemens representative in the office or business location that is responsible
for your area or technical support for SIWAREX - Tel.: +49 (0)721 595 2811.
Updated information on SIWAREX Weighing Technology can be found on the
respective Internet Site.
Preface
http://www.siemens.com/siwarex
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2 Scope of Delivery
2.1 Scope of Delivery
A bus connector for the SIMATIC bus, the conformity details from the manufacturer
and a sheet of additional product information belong to the SIWAREX FTA scope
of delivery.
For planning your work with the SIWAREX FTA, you will need:
- The SIWAREX FTA project planning package for SIMATIC S7
or
- The SIWAREX FTA project planning package for SIMATIC PCS7
These are not components included in the scope of delivery and must be ordered
separately.
The corresponding project planning package is combined of the following
components:
- SIWATOOL commissioning program for Windows
- HSP 2036 (Hardware Support Package) for installation of the module in the
- Standard software for operating the SIWAREX FTA in SIMATIC S7 and TIA-
Portal
- Manual in several languages
- Description of the SecureDisplay with TIA-Portal
- Quick Guides for fast commissioning
- Set-up for PCS7 Library (Project planning package for PCS7 only)
- SIWAREX FTA Secure OCX – AddOn for WinCC flexible for configuration of
the legal for trade display, at the moment only for S7 Classic (Overview of the
suitable panels seechap. 8.6)
Application sample software can be very helpful for the first programming steps.
This software can be downloaded, free-of-charge over the Internet
(www.siemens.com/siwarex
).
With software packages:
- SIWAREX Multiscale for batch systems
- SIWAREX Multifill for filling/bagging operations
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there is a specially designed STEP 7 software available which enables a very
effective system software development.
The required optional accessories are provided in chapter 13 Accessories.
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3 Product Overview
3.1 General Information
SIWAREX FTA (Flexible Technology, Automatic Weighing Instrument) is a
versatile and flexible weighing module which can be utilised wherever a scale
should fulfil its tasks automatically. Automatic scale operation is characterised by
an weighing procedure performed automatically according to a defined plan.
The function module (FM) SIWAREX FTA is integrated in SIMATIC and uses all
features of the modern automation system such as integrated communication,
diagnostics system and project planning tools to its advantage. The module can
also be used without SIMATIC, as a stand-alone module however.
The scale functionality of the SIWAREX FTA includes the non-automatic scale
(Non automatic weighing instrument conforming with OIML R-76), the automatic
scale for balancing (Automatic gravimetric filling Instrument conforming with OIML
R-61), the automatic scale for catch weighing (Automatic catch weighing
instrument conforming with OIML R-51) and the automatic scale for discontinuous
totalising (Discontinuous totalising automatic weighing instrument conforming with
OIML R-107)
3.2 Benefits
SIWAREX FTA is characterised by a few clear advantages:
o Uniform structure and universal communication through the integration in the
o Uniform project planning with SIMATIC
o Direct application in SIMATIC automation system
o Application in the decentralised system concept by connecting to PROFIBUS
o Weight measurement or force to resolutions of 16 million parts
o Precision of 3 x 6000d, calibratable (0.5 µV per e)
o Calibratable display with SIMATIC HMI standard operator panels
SIMATIC S7 and SIMATIC PCS7
DP/PROFINET through ET 200M
o Measurement rates of internal 2.5 msec, external 10 msec
o Exact dosage switching signals (< 1 msec)
o Several dosage speeds
o Smooth or step controlled dosage control
o Parameter definable inputs and outputs
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o Automatic weighing operation parameter setting for different applications
o Flexible adjustment for various SIMATIC requirements
o Simple parameter definition with the SIWATOOL program through the RS 232
interface
o Theoretical adjustment without any adjustment weights possible
o Module exchanging without readjusting the scale is possible
o Scale status recording
o Intrinsically safe load cell supply for Ex-Zone 1 (optional)
o Application in Ex-Zone 2
o Extensive diagnostic functions
o Stand–alone operation possible
3.3 Range of Application
Product Overview
SIWAREX FTA is the optimal solution wherever weighing technology requires high
speed and precision. Because of the high resolution (3 x 6000 d, calibratable),
scales can be built to work precisely over broad areas. Calibratable weighing
systems, whether a filling system, unloading station, bagging operation,
rotopacker, mixer or control stations can be constructed with the SIWAREX FTA.
Typical fields of application are e.g.:
o Liquid filling
o Bagging in a packaging system
o Weighing catch levels as well as level decrease weighing and fill weighing
o Catch level testing
o Material loading with totalising
3.4 Structure
SIWAREX FTA is a function module (FM) of the SIMATIC S7-300 and can be read
directly on the SIMATIC S7-300- or ET 200M bus board. Installation / cabling
efforts for the 80 mm wide module are simplified with the profile rail assembly
(snap-in technology).
Connecting load cells, power supply and the serial interface is all done through the
40 pin standard front connector.
Operation of the SIWAREX FTA in SIMATIC guarantees complete integration of
weighing technology in the automation system.
In certain cases, the module can also be applied without the SIMATIC environment
in so-called stand-alone operation. The module then works as a compact module
that e.g. is connected to a PC.
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3.5 Function
The primary task of the SIWAREX FTA consists of the precise measurement of the
current weight values in up to three measurement ranges and the exact control of
the weighing procedure. The control of the weighing procedure is completely run
from the weighing module as if in separately constructed weighing electronics. The
integration in SIMATIC enables the progress of the weighing procedure to be
influenced directly from the PLC program however. This enables reasonable task
distribution: The extremely fast weighing functions are performed in the SIWAREX
module, latching and signal linking is done in the PLC.
There are different automatic weighing procedures for which SIWAREX FTA can
be configured optimally by defining the corresponding parameters.
The following operating modes can be defined:
- Non Automatic Weighing Instrument – conforming with OIML R-76
- Automatic Totalising Filling Instrument- totalising – conforming with OIML R
107 (AWI)
During the weighing procedure, SIWAREX FTA monitors and controls a multitude
of signals. The optimised system internal data exchange enables a direct
evaluation of weighing signals and states in the PLC program.
The weighing procedure influence on the PLC enables a flexible adjustment to suit
the changes in the system technology.
SIWAREX FTA is already adjusted in-house. Therefore, the scale can be adjusted
to theoretical settings without using any adjustment weights and modules can be
exchanged without readjusting the scale. Exchanging modules during running
operation is also possible when working with “active bus modules”.
The SIWAREX FTA has two serial interfaces. An RS 485 interface is used for
connecting digital remote displays. A PC can be connected to the RS 232 interface
for setting SIWAREX FTA parameters.
The weighing module SIWAREX FTA can also be used in explosion hazard areas
(zones 21 and 22). Load cells are supplied with inherent safety with zone
1 applications using an optional Ex-interface SIWAREX IS.
If the regulation code OIML is set in the adjustment data, there will be a waiting
period of 60 seconds after rebooting the SIWAREX FTA before the weight value is
displayed. There is no waiting time when using digital load cells.
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Image 3-1 Areas of application SIWAREX FTA in the production chain
Product Overview
3.6 System Integration in SIMATIC
SIWAREX FTA is completely integrated in the SIMATIC S7 and SIMATIC PCS7.
The user is absolutely free to configure his automation solution including the
weighing application as desired. The optimal solution can be created for small,
medium and large systems by selectively combining the SIMATIC components.
The project planning package and the example applications for SIMATIC can help
you to quickly and efficiently create customer specific or branch specific solutions.
The following image shows a typical assembly for a medium sized system.
For project planning with SIMATIC PCS 7, the completed function block FB SIWA
for the automation system and the graphic blocks for the operator station are used.
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Image 3-2 Configuration SIMATIC S7/PCS7 with SIWAREX FTA
3.7 Commissioning and Service with SIWATOOL FTA
For commissioning, there is a special program SIWATOOL FTA for Windows
operating systems.
The program enables commissioning of the scale without having to understand
automation technology. During service procedures, you can analyse the processes
in the scale and test them with the help of a PC. Reading the diagnostics buffer
from the SIWAREX FTA is very helpful in analysing events.
Besides complete access to all parameters, memory or print-outs of the weighing
file, the program can create weighing curves as well.
SIWATOOL FTA can also be used for reading the contents of the calibratable
records from the calibratable scale memory.
The following image shows the structure of the individual program windows.
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Image 3-3 SIWATOOL FTA Overview
Not only does the SIWATOOL FTA support the user for program entry. Analysing
the diagnostics buffer, the contents of which can be saved together with the
parameters after reading from the module is also very helpful.
A trace mode exists in the SIWAREX FTA module for optimising weighing
progress. The recorded data can be displayed in a curve diagram using the
MS Excel.
The following image shows the progress of a weighing procedure displayed with
the SIWATOOL FTA.
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Image 3-4 Weighing procedure progress displayed from the tracing in SIWAREX FTA
3.8 Firmware Download with SIWATOOL FTA
Another feature of the SIWATOOL FTA program helps loading a new firmware
version for SIWAREX FTA on-site. It allows you to perform firmware upgrades at
any time and from anywhere.
3.9 Reading the stored weighing logs with SIWATOOL FTA
The weighing logs are stored on an MMC (Micro Memory Card) that is inserted into
the SIWAREX FTA for the period of time defined in the weights and measures act.
If a person disagrees with the results of a certain weighing procedure, the weighing
data for that weighing procedure can be reconstructed from the MMC memory.
3.10 Quick Installation with SIWATOOL FTA Wizzard
The Function Wizzard is very helpful in defining parameters for the first time. The
user answers several questions provided in dialogs and the program defines the
correct parameters for SIWAREX FTA based on these answers.
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!
!
!
!
4 Hardware Planning and Assembly
Warning Notes
For configuration, assembly and commissioning, the definitions from the manual for
the SIMATIC S7 300 system are applicable. This chapter provides you with
additional information for hardware configuration and assembly, and for preparing
the SIWAREX FTA for operation.
The technical safety information is to be strictly adhered to.
Warning
Unqualified intervention in the device/system or not adhering to the warning notices
can result in serious injury or damage to equipment. Only qualified personnel are
permitted access to the operational components of this device / system.
Warning
The unit has been developed, manufactured, tested and documented according to
the corresponding safety standards. The device itself will not cause any danger to
equipment or personal health under normal circumstances.
Danger
Installation and start-up operation is not permitted until it is guaranteed that the
machine in which these components are to be integrated corresponds with the
guidelines 89/392/EWG.
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plane bus
SIMATIC CPU
n x 1200 Bytes
4.1 Planning the Hardware in SIMATIC
SIWAREX FTA is a function module (FM) in the SIMATIC S7 300 automation
system. It can be installed in all places that are constructed for function modules.
Utilisation with the SIMATIC S7 300 is possible in central operation, in an
expansion device or decentralised in the ET 200M system.
Operation in the SIMATIC S7 400 is only possible decentralised in the ET 200M
system. In this case, the active back-plane bus can be used.
In estimating the maximum number of SIWAREX FTA's that can be integrated
within one system, the following information may be helpful.
Total width
n x 80 mm n x 50 mA 3500 Bytes +
Table 4-1 Requirements for n SIWAREX FTA
The maximum amount of SIWAREX modules depends on the SIMATIC CPU
respectively the ET200M head module, see details in SIMATIC catalogue.
Selecting the suitable SIMATIC CPU, the SIMATIC HMI (Human Machine
Interface) and communication modules does not only depend on SIWAREX FTA
requirements but also on the overall job that the automation system has to perform.
Current requirements
(5V) from SIMATIC back-
4.2 Stand-alone operation
SIWAREX FTA is also ready for operation without SIMATIC. The described
hardware configuration and wiring also applies for stand-alone operation. The only
difference is that the module is not connected on the SIMATIC backplane bus and
the power supply for the module is all handled through the 24V connector on the
front.
Application memory
requirements in the
We recommend the SIMATIC profile rail for fastening the module mechanically.
To run the module in stand-alone operation, use the instruction “12 Switch on
stand-alone operation” using the SIWATOOL FTA. The instruction is saved i.e.
after switching the power supply off and switching it on again, the module remains
in stand-alone operation.
Several particularities must be observed however:
Switching to stand-alone operation can only be done if the module is not connected
to a SIMATIC bus.
The module monitors the connections on the SIMATIC bus and if it detects that it is
running in SIMATIC, it automatically switches SIWAREX into:
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- SIMATIC operation with a default setting regarding the behavior for a CPU-stop,
if the SIMATIC CPU is stopped or is already in Run state,
- the operating mode defined in the HW-config if the CPU switches from stop to
RUN status.
This means that stand-alone operation is switched off automatically as soon as the
module recognizes application in SIMATIC.
Deactivating stand-alone operation can be done with instruction “13 Switch off
stand-alone operation”.
4.3 EMC-Compatible Structure
SIWAREX FTA is a high-precision measurement device which has to dependably
measure the slightest signal. Proper assembly and cabling is an absolute must for
interference free operation.
4.3.1 Definition: EMC
Hardware Planning and Assembly
EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) describes the ability of an electrical device to
function in a defined electromagnetic environment without being influenced by its
surroundings and without negatively influencing the surroundings.
4.3.2 Introduction
Although SIWAREX FTA was developed for use in industrial environments and
meets high EMC specifications, you should do some EMC planning before
installing your controller to determine and take into account any possible
interference sources.
4.3.3 Possible Effects of Interference
Electromagnetic interference can influence the automation system and SIWAREX
FTA in various ways:
- Electromagnetic fields that have direct influence on the system
- Interference that infiltrates the environment through the bus signals
(PROFIBUS-DP/PROFINET etc.)
- Interference through process cabling (e.g. measurement lines)
- Interference infiltrating the system through the power supply and/or protective
ground
Error-free functionality of the SIWAREX FTA can be influenced by interference.
4.3.4 Coupling Mechanisms
Depending on the means of distribution (conductive or non-conductive bound) and
the distance between the interference source and the device, interference can be
introduced through four different coupling mechanisms into the automation system.
Galvanic coupling
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Capacitive coupling
Inductive coupling
Radiation coupling
4.3.5 Five Basic Rules for Guaranteeing EMC
If you follow these five basic rules, EMC can be guaranteed in most cases!
Rule 1: Large conductive grounding surface connections
Ensure that while installing the automation devices, a well-made ground
connection is made between the inactive metal components (see following
section).
Connect all inactive metal components and low-impedance components with
ground (broad cross-section).
Use screw connections on painted or anodised metal surfaces either with special
contact washers or remove the insulated protective surface in the contact areas.
Do not use aluminium if at all possible for ground connections. Aluminium oxidises
easily and is therefore less suitable for grounding connections.
Find a central location for connections between the grounding point and the ground
wiring system.
Rule 2: Proper and organised wiring
Separate the cabling into groups (high-voltage lines, power supply lines, signal
lines, ground wiring, data lines, etc.).
Run the high-voltage lines and ground wiring or data cables in separate channels
or bundles.
Run measurement lines as close to grounding surfaces as possible (e.g. support
beams, metal rails, cabinet panels).
Rule 3: Fasten cable shielding
Ensure that the cable shielding is connected properly.
Use shielded data wiring only. The shielding must be fastened to ground using
a large surface area on both ends.
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The shielding of measurement lines must be fastened to ground on both ends.
Run cable shielding directly under the SIWAREX FTA on the shielding channelling.
The shielding is to be run to the connection terminal.
The connection between the shielding rail / ground rail and the cabinet /housing
must be low impedance.
Use metallic or metal-plated connector housings for the shielded data lines.
Rule 4: Special EMC measures
All inductivity that is to be controlled should be connected with suppressors.
Use interference suppressed fluorescent lighting or incandescent lamps for
illuminating cabinets or housings in the immediate vicinity of your controller.
Rule 5: Uniform reference potential
Create a uniform reference potential and ground all electrical operational elements.
Run sufficiently dimensioned potential equalizing cabling if potential differences
exist or are to be expected between system components in the system. A potential
equalisation is mandatory for Ex applications.
4.4 Assembly on the Profile Rail
When assembling the SIMATIC components and the SIWAREX FTA, the assembly
regulations (AR) for the SIMATIC S7 must be fulfilled completely.
SIWAREX FT is assembled in the following steps.
1. Check for whether the SIMATIC bus connector is connected to the left of the
SIWAREX FTA in the module group.
2. Connect the SIMATIC bus connector for the following module group in the
SIWAREX if necessary.
3. Install the shielding strip under SIWAREX.
4. Hang the SIWAREX FTA in its place.
5. Fasten the SIWAREX FTA with 2 screws in the lower area of the module.
6. Label the SIWAREX FTA corresponding to your identification system.
4.5 Connections and Cabling
4.5.1 Connection areas for SIWAREX FTA
The following connection areas are found on the front:
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- Screw-in connector for 24 V power supply
- 40 pin connector for load cell connection, digital input and output, RS 485,
analog output, counter input
- 9 pin (female) D-sub connector for RS 232 to PC or printer connection
Image 4-1 SIWAREX FTA Front View
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